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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 17 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 November 2023 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 November 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Nigeria: Sanctions

Question

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of imposing sanctions on Nigeria if Nnamdi Kanu is not released.

Answer

Ministers and officials have raised Nnamdi Kanu's case with the Nigerian authorities on multiple occasions. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office will take the steps we consider most effective regarding our consular assistance to Mr Kanu and will keep these under review, as has been done in the past. We do not speculate on future sanctions as doing so can limit their impact.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2399
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Prisoners' release Sanctions Nigeria Kanu, Nnamdi
Link
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